Managing your money — Apr 17

Creating a plan to manage money is a sound way to achieve goals like owning a home, travelling, getting an education, or retiring. The quote “Failing to plan is planning to fail” applies to personal finances. This online webinar facilitated by Melanie Buffel at Homewood Health will help participants plan for the future by providing … Read more

General email etiquette — Mar 12

An online workshop on email etiquette takes place Tuesday, Mar 12 from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. It’s facilitated by Courtney Boisvert and you can register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-email-etiquette-tickets-781437499597. For more information, contact Tara Rozenek at tara.rozenek@ufv.ca. 03/12/2024

Grace under pressure – Managing anger, stress and emotional intensity — Jan 24

In an online workshop on Wednesday, Jan 24, triggers of stress are discussed as are techniques for impulse control. Participants then focus on counter-intuitive but evidence-based practices for managing emotional intensity in others. Drawing on current crisis-response research, participants leave the session with the ‘3 Techniques of Stress Mastery.’ This workshop is facilitated by Roy … Read more

Beyond mindfulness – Exploring structural opportunities for change in the workplace — Jan 18 and Feb 8

In a two-part HR learning series taking place Jan 18 and Feb 8 at UFV Abbotsford, participants will learn about different approaches to supporting and maintaining health and ‘resilience’ in the workplace. A specific focus will be on moving beyond individualized understandings of health and resiliency towards examining how health and resiliency in the workplace … Read more

Building emotional intelligence — Feb 7

A half-day workshop on Wednesday, Feb 7 will dive into the concept of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence involves understanding yourself (goals, intentions, emotions, and responses) as well as recognizing and managing the emotions of others. This involves a level of self-mastery (self-awareness and self-regulation) and social intelligence (empathy and social skill). Managing emotions so they … Read more

Understanding Anxiety and Depression — Jan 17

Mental health problems are an increasing concern in workplaces. In this session on Wednesday, Jan 17, 2024, participants will gain an understanding of two of the most common mental health concerns, anxiety and depression. They will hear about strategies for regulating one’s emotions and tips for supporting others who may be experiencing difficulties. This workshop … Read more

Making effective selection decisions — Feb 7

A workshop on Wednesday, Feb 7, at UFV Abbotsford explores best practices in hiring and is designed to help employees be effective selection advisory committee (SAC) Chairs or members. Topics covered include: purpose of the interview, legal considerations in hiring, job descriptions and competencies, developing interview questions, and deliberation and decision making. The workshop is … Read more

Food service openings delayed

Winter openings for new food services at the UFV Abbotsford campus have been delayed. Spirit Bear Café, located in A Building, will open Monday, Jan 8 with operating hours between 8 am and 3 pm. Korean Street Food Café in the Student Union Building (formerly StrEats) opens Monday, Jan 15, with operating hours between 8 … Read more

Plan, Don’t Cram! workshops — Jan 22 and 23

Plan, don’t cram! Making time for all your priorities as a student can be tricky. In these Academic Success Centre workshops on Jan 22 (Chilliwack) and 23 (Abbotsford), we’ll help you find balance in your schedule, explore new strategies for planning out your semester, and learn effective time management techniques. Starting strong can help you … Read more

2024-25 online Work-Study information session for UFV faculty and staff — Jan 10

Applications for the Work-Study Grant Program in the 2024-25 cycle will open Monday, Jan 15. We have recently made a few changes to the application, and we will be hosting another virtual Work-Study information session on Wednesday, Jan 10 to go over the work term, including the revised Information Guide for Applicants 2024-25, and answer … Read more

Ghar Kaha Hai? (Where is Home?) — Jan 9 to Feb 2

Ghar Kaha Hai? (Where is Home?) is a time-based media art and photo exhibit by Anushray Singh The exhibit takes place between Jan 9 and Feb 2, 2024 at the S’eliyemetaxwtexw Art Gallery at UFV Abbotsford. It expresses Singh’s continuous exploration of the concept of ‘Third Space’ through the perspective of immigration, identity, nostalgia, longing, … Read more